Selling guide
Selling your first home? Avoid these common mistakes
Steer clear of these common pitfalls.
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Selling your first home involves avoiding common pitfalls. It's vital to budget for costs like agent fees, legal services, and marketing, while being careful not to over-spend on renovations that don't add value.
Key steps for success include:
- Choosing the right agent and setting a realistic price using tools like Property Insights.
- Properly preparing your home by decluttering and making essential repairs.
- Evaluating offers based on their conditions, not just the highest price.
Mistakes to avoid as a first-time home seller in NZ
1. Not understanding the costs
Having a firm idea of the costs of selling is a must.
2. Over-spending on pre-sale renovations
3. Hiring the wrong agent
Choosing a real estate agent to sell your home is a crucial step.
4. Setting the wrong asking price
Do some research so you price your home right.
5. Not properly preparing your home for sale
6. Skimping on marketing
7. Hiding problems with your home
8. Only considering the highest offer
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